Injured Workers' Bar Association

The IWBAs mission is to represent and advocate for injured workers. Members have the opportunity to connect with attorneys who share common interests and goals! We have been helping injured workers for over 25 years.

The deadline to register for the Fall CLE is quickly approaching! Be sure to register by September 13 to ensure your spot at the IWBA Fall CLE. https://bit.ly/4amrIyM

Sponsors are essential to keep promoting education in the areas of workers' compensation. We are accepting sponsors for our next CLE in September. Fill out the sponsorship form here: https://bit.ly/3T5eyki

The IWBA Access to Justice Campaign was started to increase awareness and influence in public opinion. More information can be found here:

Access to Justice Campaign Adoption of Amendments to Sections 355.4, 363.1, 363.11, 363.13, and Addition of Sections 363.15 and 363.16 to Title 12 of the NYCRR (Disability Regulations Update)

Check out our community forum to access discussions about member benefits and discussions on CLE conferences!

IWBA Community Forum IWBA Community Forum

Join us for the 2024 Fall NYWCA Update and Reception immediately following the IWBA CLE Conference
on Friday, September 20, 2024 at 5:00pm at The Saratoga Hilton.

During the Fall CLE speaker Geoffrey Schotter, Esq. will present on ANDERSON v. CITY OF YONKERS: A SWEEPING CHANGE IN THE LAW OF MENTAL STRESS ACCIDENTS. Geoffrey Schotter was born and raised in New York City. He attended a joint JD/MA program in law and legal history at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, graduating in 2011. In late 2012, at age 30, Geoffrey opened his solo workers’ compensation law practice, and in 2020, he formed Schotter Millican with other attorneys with whom he had been working. Schotter Millican now represents more than 2,000 clients through the state of New York in workers’ compensation claims.

Financial Aid is available for the Fall CLE program. If you are interested in learning more about this visit our site here: https://bit.ly/3QemcW7

Becoming a member of the IWBA gives you discounted acess to our multiple educational sessions throughout the year. Join today and register for the Fall CLE with the member rate!

Are you trying to understand the forms required for workers' compensation? We have a blog post explaining them in detail, read more about it here: https://bit.ly/45NiAlo

The deadline to book your hotel in the block reserved for the Fall CLE is this month! Be sure to reserve your room by Monday!! https://bit.ly/3ROPYlZ

August 15 is National Relaxation Day! Be sure to take care of your mental health and take time for you today.

The IWBA offers the Young Attorney Section, aiming to increase participation and educational opportunities for our members. Join us quarterly on Zoom for dynamic discussions. To join the Young Attorney Section, register at: https://bit.ly/47SQJjF

If you are unsure of your rights as an injured worker, help is a phone call away. Call (877) 632-4996 and ask for the Advocate for Injured Workers’ office. The staff in the Advocate’s office can give you straight answers about how to file a claim, what forms are needed, disputed claims and more.

Search our directory to find your qualified workers compensation attorney. Sort by your area to find the best fit: https://bit.ly/49bDP1s

The deadline to book your hotel in the block reserved for the Fall CLE is this month! Be sure to reserve your room by August 19, 2024. https://bit.ly/3ROPYlZ

Submit a form to be a speaker at one of the IWBA educational events and help provide future workers with your knowledge: https://bit.ly/3B4QnqH

An employee in Virginia was injured when a vehicle crashed through her office wall is denied workers' compensation benefits. Read more about this case here:

No Workers' Comp for Employee Injured When Vehicle Crashed Through Her Office Wall An employee at the Virginia Department of Health who was seriously injured when a vehicle crashed through the wall of her first floor office is not

August is recognized as National Wellness Month. Getting injured on the job is not a relaxing time for anyone in that situation, but it is important to focus on yourself. Managing stress can help aid your recovery, find resources on ways to make wellness a priority this month here: https://bit.ly/3RMsez6

Are you looking to expand your professional network? Joining the IWBA will connect you with legal minds across the country! Join IWBA today.

Have you checked out the IWBA blog posts? We want to encourage all of our members to write about topics of interest to them to post on our blog!

Are you looking for insightful legal tips, updates on the latest news, or expert advice on navigating complex workers' comp? Follow us today and become a part of our growing legal community! We are on Facebook and LinkedIn at Injured Workers Bar Asociation and on X at IWBATweets 📚⚖️

The 2024 Fall CLE will be held both in-person at the Saratoga Hilton in Saratoga, NY as well as virtually on Zoom. So whether you can make it to Saratoga or will be attending from home, be sure to register for the event today! https://bit.ly/4amrIyM

IWBA encourages you to join us and add your name to our growing list of attorneys striving to preserve and protect the rights of injured workers! Join us today: https://bit.ly/3QzR8C1

The Injured Workers' Bar Association provides forums for discussing issues that impact our members. Public access is available for Member Benefits and IWBA CLE conferences. Additionally, there is a private, members-only section. Join today to access the IWBA's Member Community Forum. https://bit.ly/3uzWCEw

Do you have a topic that you are looking to learn more about? We are looking for topics of interest to our members for our upcoming Continuing Education events. Submit a topic for consideration today: https://bit.ly/3wIZWyg

Be sure to register for the 2024 Fall CLE! The registration deadline is coming up in September, so be sure to book today! The schedule of events is listed on our site here: https://bit.ly/4amrIyM

Self Care Day is celebrated today on July 24 to symbolize self care 24/7. This is especially critical for injured workers. It is important to take the time to rest and recuperate even during this often painful and difficult time.

The Workers' Compensation Board has put together a Injured Workers Toolkit. A webpage that is filled with resources to help injured workers navigate workers compensation claims. Check out the resource: https://bit.ly/3R1XPwc

Read, and comment on blog posts here: https://bit.ly/3mcR6iS Our blog is a great way to learn more about answers to common questions, personal experiences, and explanations of confusing forms and processes.